Signs of Poor Business Practices or Possible Scam Involving a Contractor:

Pushy door-to-door sales tactics or unsolicited calls are common after a disaster.

Promising discounts for using leftover materials or for referring other customers.

Insisting on a large deposit or cash payments in full.

Asking you to secure building permits.

Unwillingness to provide local contact information.

Customers impacted by wildfires can contact their local agent, call 1-800-SFCLAIM (1-800-732-5246), or visitst8.fm/File-a-Claimto start the claim process.

Wildfires are causing more damage to homes and businesses each year. Already in 2017, there have been more than 50,000 wildfires*. These have burned almost 8.5 million acres and resulted in widespread damage, firefighter injuries, and the deaths of local residents. Last year, 14 people lost their lives in Tennessee wildfires that burned more than 2,400 structures.

Residents are encouraged to take necessary action with regard to wildfire safety and to take steps to be prepared for wildfire.

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